Tomatoes
Tomatoes and tomato products are well-known triggers of acid reflux, capable of increasing the acid content in your stomach and triggering GERD. It just so happens that tomatoes contain ingredients that cause stomach acid to build up. If even people who don’t suffer from GER end up a little uncomfortable after having tomatoes, it’s only natural that those who suffer from acid reflux are going to get heartburn if they eat too many tomatoes or tomato-based products.
It’s strange how healthy food choices such as tomatoes and even oranges are put on a list of foods to avoid due to a health condition such as acid reflux. What hurts more is the overall versatility of tomatoes. Tomatoes can be added to most recipes and it not only enhances the flavor, but it also comes packed with various health benefits.
This also won’t be the last time we talk about tomatoes and tomato products, as there are more foods containing tomatoes on the list. Tomatoes might not be the worst offenders when it comes to acid reflux, but many foods containing tomatoes as an ingredient could potentially cause more painful bouts of heartburn.
